Survival of the Fittest: Federal Education Legislation

Saturday January 30, 2016
12:30 - 1:30 PM
General Assembly Theater B

Attendees at this session will hear about progress made by this Congress in reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as well as passing fiscal/appropriations and other relevant legislation. The presentation will discuss political goals, factors at play, and what to watch as we head into the 2016 election year. Ms. Martin will cover recent legislative and administrative action related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Higher Education Act (HEA), the Carl D. Perkins Act, and other federal education programs. Attendees will also learn how ESEA waivers offered by the U.S. Department of Education, and other administrative policies, affect the administration’s relationship with Congress and the future of federal education policy.

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Presentation

Presenters
Julia Martin

Julia Martin is Legislative Director at Brustein & Manasevit, PLLC. She works to keep clients updated on federal legislative and regulatory activities and assists clients in developing and accomplishing legislative and policy goals that allow them to more effectively implement federal education programs. Educational issues -- including K-12 policy, higher education, and federal funding -- are Ms. Martin's focus. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Martin worked for both a Committee office and a member's office on Capitol Hill on education and family issues.
theme:
policy
audience:
190
topics:
legislative changes, fiscal issues, flexibility waiver implementation